Saturday

[ksmith]

So about a week ago, I tried a mile with my hacked-up shoes. My heel didn't flare up as badly as it did a few weeks ago, but it didn't feel great. I realized that I couldn't risk buying new shoes using catalog guidelines anymore. I needed to go to an actual running shoe store and have someone evaluate my feet.

So, last night I did some online searching, and found a new shop in Libertyville. Stopped by this morning, old shoes in hand. Got sized, walked a little on the store treadmill. Learned a little about shoes. I had been using a Saucony Omni 4 Trail shoe, which was compensating for a pronation problem I didn't have and rubbing against the insides of my heels as a result. I now have some Asics Gel Nimbus VIIIs, considered a "neutral" shoe. I hope they work. The sensation in my heels will probably be around for a while, though.

The shoes are white with light and dark orange accents. Very...bright.

Comments

[equesgal.livejournal.com]

I hope they work well for you. Even after my foot surgery I can only work in hiking boots or clogs simply because they don't really bend much when you walk. My foot easily fits in sneakers and other shoes, but since my big toe no longer bends I'm kinda gimpy. Guess I'm lucky I can wear hiking boots...my shoe of choice. LOL